Prophetic Word:
Conscription, Enroll & Prepare
6 December 2022
Shirley Momberg PhD,
South Africa
We must prepare the body of Christ. Many are aware of the seriousness of the hour (Matthew 25:2-3). The spirit of prophecy needs to increase, and functioning accurately is critical. The prophetic is a lifestyle and not a hobby!
Providing opportunities to grow in prophecy, training and equipping watchmen will result in them taking a proactive stance on the wall and at the gates (Ephesians 4:12-16). This will prepare them to become mature stewards of their individual and corporate prophetic voices (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
CONSCRIPTION
The words 'conscription' and 'enrol' dropped in my spirit. Sign them up, sign up, as in a military draft. The time is critical. It's almost like, this is it! This is what we have been called to and have been preparing for. Marshal your troops now… (Micah 5:1).He sent messengers…calling them to arms… (Judges 6:35).
THE CALL
In the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), I had an impression that the bridesmaids are a symbol of individuals, whilst the bride is a symbol of the collective body of Christ. Therefore, I sense an urging to raise and sound the alarm to all bridesmaids. "Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light" - Ephesians 5:14. (See also Numbers 10:8-9).
ADDITIONAL NOTE
All ten bridesmaids had a job - their lamps were supposed to be ready and ignited when the bridegroom came. "Prepare the way of the Lord" (Matthew 3:3, quoting Isaiah 40:3). He is coming. Light your lamps. Lead him in. That was their job. These ten virgins had a job and were supposed to be ready to do it. Oil in the lamps is part of how they get their job done. If they have oil for their lamps, they pay attention to the means appointed for them to do their work. They are supposed to shine with light.
The watchfulness is in their being prepared; the fact that all slept as they waited is irrelevant in this context. The unprepared could not borrow from the prepared, so the prepared went with the bride and groom to the wedding celebration while the foolish went to secure oil. Upon their return, they found the door shut, and despite their pleas, they were rejected by the bridegroom, who said, "I do not know you."
Three of the saddest sayings in the parables of Jesus are found here: (1) "Our lamps are going out", (2) "The door was shut", and (3) "I do not know you." (See also Matthew 7:21-23).
AND FINALLY, IN CONCLUSION
“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts” - 2 Peter 1:19.
Peter called Jesus the “Morning Star.” When he returns, he will shine in his full glory. But, until that day, we have Scripture as a light and the Holy Spirit to illuminate it for us and guide us as we seek the truth.
Shirley Momberg, PhD
2-12-22
Shirley Momberg PhD,
South Africa
We must prepare the body of Christ. Many are aware of the seriousness of the hour (Matthew 25:2-3). The spirit of prophecy needs to increase, and functioning accurately is critical. The prophetic is a lifestyle and not a hobby!
Providing opportunities to grow in prophecy, training and equipping watchmen will result in them taking a proactive stance on the wall and at the gates (Ephesians 4:12-16). This will prepare them to become mature stewards of their individual and corporate prophetic voices (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
CONSCRIPTION
The words 'conscription' and 'enrol' dropped in my spirit. Sign them up, sign up, as in a military draft. The time is critical. It's almost like, this is it! This is what we have been called to and have been preparing for. Marshal your troops now… (Micah 5:1).He sent messengers…calling them to arms… (Judges 6:35).
THE CALL
In the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), I had an impression that the bridesmaids are a symbol of individuals, whilst the bride is a symbol of the collective body of Christ. Therefore, I sense an urging to raise and sound the alarm to all bridesmaids. "Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light" - Ephesians 5:14. (See also Numbers 10:8-9).
- For the foolish bridesmaids, we are to pray for and love them earnestly. No condemnation or judgement - it is not our place to do that. Our mandate is to love.
- To the wise bridesmaids, we are to bolster, strengthen and encourage them to keep going, stay the course, and grow in grace, love, and faith, making their calling and election sure.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
All ten bridesmaids had a job - their lamps were supposed to be ready and ignited when the bridegroom came. "Prepare the way of the Lord" (Matthew 3:3, quoting Isaiah 40:3). He is coming. Light your lamps. Lead him in. That was their job. These ten virgins had a job and were supposed to be ready to do it. Oil in the lamps is part of how they get their job done. If they have oil for their lamps, they pay attention to the means appointed for them to do their work. They are supposed to shine with light.
The watchfulness is in their being prepared; the fact that all slept as they waited is irrelevant in this context. The unprepared could not borrow from the prepared, so the prepared went with the bride and groom to the wedding celebration while the foolish went to secure oil. Upon their return, they found the door shut, and despite their pleas, they were rejected by the bridegroom, who said, "I do not know you."
Three of the saddest sayings in the parables of Jesus are found here: (1) "Our lamps are going out", (2) "The door was shut", and (3) "I do not know you." (See also Matthew 7:21-23).
AND FINALLY, IN CONCLUSION
“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts” - 2 Peter 1:19.
Peter called Jesus the “Morning Star.” When he returns, he will shine in his full glory. But, until that day, we have Scripture as a light and the Holy Spirit to illuminate it for us and guide us as we seek the truth.
Shirley Momberg, PhD
2-12-22
